Inferno

In everyday terms

Caramelised pineapple and blackcurrant over clove and cardamom with oakmoss and patchouli.

Blackcurrant

Sweet-tart and fruity, like a glass of Ribena

Bergamot

Bright, fresh citrus, like the zest of a lime with a soft floral edge

Grapefruit

Bitter-sweet, juicy citrus

Pineapple

Sweet, tangy and juicy, like fresh-cut pineapple

Clove

Warm, numbing spice, like the cloves in zobo

Nutmeg

Warm spice, like ehuru (calabash nutmeg) in pepper soup

Ginger

Zesty, warm ginger, like the ginger in zobo or kunu

Cardamom

Cool, warm spice, like Arabian coffee or spiced tea

Rose

Fresh red roses, like a wedding hall bouquet

Patchouli

Earthy and dark, like damp soil in a forest

Oakmoss

Damp, earthy forest moss

Amber

Warm, sweet and resinous, like soft incense glowing in a room

How it wears

In Nigerian heat, most perfumes project more but fade faster. Spray some on your clothes to make it last longer.